Benjamin Franklin Williams Jr.

Benjamin Franklin Williams, Jr., 79 of Muhlenberg, was called home on Friday May 17, 2019 in Manor Care West Reading. He was born in Reading on September 15, 1939 a son of the late Benjamin F Sr., and Unie Mae (Golden) Williams. Benjamin was raised by the late Robert and Minnie Green. He attended Zion Baptist Church and was a Reading High School graduate. After graduation, he lived in New York for many years and was employed by Bernard College. Benjamin loved music and played the xylophone. He was an avid reader and enjoyed walking. Surviving is his ex-wife Carol Williams, his son Gregory Williams of Minnesota, 2 grandchildren; Spencer and Parker, brother Gene Williams, sister-in-law Glarneice Green, and a host of nieces, nephews, and family friends. Benjamin was predeceased by his sister, Mittie Smith and his brother, Robert Green, and 2 nephews; Dante Williams and Marvin Smith. Home Going Services will be Tuesday June 4, 2019 at 11am in Theo C Auman Funeral Home, 247 Penn St., Reading PA 19601. Burial to follow in Berks County Memorial Gardens. A viewing will be 9-11am in the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.theocauman.com